Arsenal to offer manager two-year extension
Arsenal Football Club are set to offer Arsene Wenger a two-year extension, according to reports.
The Frenchman’s current deal is set to expire in 2017, but after having a successful season so far on the pitch, officials at the Emirates Stadium want the long-serving manager to extend his stay.
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Wenger‘s future, especially with Pep Guardiola announcing he intends to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
The Spaniard also admitted he wants to manage in the Premier League, sparking speculation that he could be set for a move to the Emirates.
Arsenal Happy with Arsene
However, it seems the board are content with the job Wenger is doing and they are set to reward him with a two-year extension, keeping him at the club until 2019.
It’s reported that Wenger is already close to agreeing to the two-year deal, with an announcement expected to be made before the end of the season.
Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League and are still in both the FA Cup and the Champions League.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
